Orlando Nightclub Shooting

A man armed with an assault rifle and a handgun stormed a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, and killed 49 people in the worst U.S. mass shooting in history.

49 people were killed and 53 wounded during a gun attack on gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, which started just after 2 a.m. on Sunday

The gunman, U.S. citizen Omar Mateen, was also shot and killed by police after a three-hour siege

Mateen called emergency services during the shooting and pledged allegiance to the leader of the militant Islamic State group

Islamic State today reiterated responsibility for the attack, though this doesn't mean it directed it

It is the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history

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A witness describes hearing gunshots, screams and then seeing blood at a Florida nightclub shooting that left at least 50 people dead and 53 injured.

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 2:15:00 PM

Officials say at least 50 people are dead and 53 more injured after a gunman opened fire in an Orlando nightclub, in an attack described as a ''terrorism incident.''

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 2:40:00 PM

A Florida lawmaker tells reporters that the gunman in the massacre at an Orlando, Florida nightclub has been identified as Omar S. Mateen.

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 2:55:00 PM

A gunman opened fire in a gay dance club in Orlando, Florida, in what appears to be one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history. The incident ending after police killed the suspect and freed at least 30 hostages.

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 3:15:00 PM

The president of American Islam calls it a ''heartbreaking morning'' following the shooting rampage that killed at least 50 people in an Orlando nightclub in an incident police are describing as ''domestic terrorism.''

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 4:05:00 PM

A trauma surgeon treating victims of the deadliest mass shooting in American history appeals for blood donations, as officials investigate the attack as ''domestic terrorism.''

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 4:20:00 PM

Senator Bill Nelson, a Democrat from Florida, tells reporters a congressional intelligence committee staff member told him there may be a possible connection to Islamic State in the deadly Florida massacre.

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 4:25:00 PM

Florida Governor Rick Scott says the massacre at an Orlando nighclub was ''cleary an act'' of terror, without citing any details, and becomes emotional as he empathizes with the grieving families.

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 4:44:00 PM

From Columbine to Orlando: The deadliest mass shootings in the U.S. reut.rs

Volunteers Clinton Grubb (L), Brittani Acuff (C) and others gather at The Center, a GLBT organization, to provide assistance and counseling to the community after an early morning shooting attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando. REUTERS/Steve Nesius

ReutersOmar S. Mateen, the Florida resident suspected of killing 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, called 911 before the shooting and swore allegiance to Islamic State, NBC News said on Twitter.

by Leela de Kretser6/12/2016 5:50:00 PM

Hundreds of community members line up outside a clinic to donate blood after an early morning shooting attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando. REUTERS/Steve Nesius

by Corinne Perkins6/12/2016 5:51:03 PM

The father of Omar Mateenis an Afghan man who holds strong political views, including support for the Afghan Taliban, the Washington Post reports. Seddique Mateen, who has been referred to as Mir Seddique in early news reports, hosted a television show called Durand Jirga on a channel called Payam-e-Afghan, which broadcasts from California.

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 5:53:07 PM

A man who says he is friends with several of the people injured in a shooting rampage at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida says the LGBT community will become even closer after the massacre.

by natalie.armstrong6/12/2016 5:57:00 PM

We stand with the people of Orlando: President Obama

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 5:59:54 PM

We know enough to say this was an act of terror and an act of hate: President Obama

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:00:13 PM

We've reached no precise conclusion as to the shooter's motivation: President Obama

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:01:09 PM

An especially heartbreaking day for our friends who are lesbian, gay and transgender: President Obama

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:02:33 PM

A further reminder how easy it is for someone to get their hands on a weapon: President Obama

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:03:38 PM

President leaves without taking questions.

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:05:09 PM

Police stand in front of one of the houses that officials indicated was connected to the Orlando shooter in Port St. Lucie. REUTERS/Joe Skipper

by Corinne Perkins6/12/2016 6:06:49 PM

Pope Francis condemns "terrible massacre that has taken place in Orlando"- CNBC, citing Vatican

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:10:12 PM

Flag over the White House and government buildings to be lowered to half-staff: CNN

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:11:51 PM

This is the 15th time President Obama has had to address the American people about mass shootings: CNN

by Derek Caney6/12/2016 6:13:25 PM

President Barack Obama speaks about the worst mass shooting in U.S. history that took place in Orlando, Florida, at the White House in Washington, June 12, 2016. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

by Corinne Perkins6/12/2016 6:15:30 PM

The Stonewall Inn is currently open with nearly a dozen NYPD officers with assault rifles standing guard outside at Christopher Park, reports Reuters reporter Gina Cherelus. Inside Christopher Park, there's a group of people gathering around in different groups, some of them discussing the attacks.

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